Saul vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Julius Rank #390

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Julius more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Julius mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Saul and Julius boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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